Eagles Simon

[Daseal]

Skinsfan: It seems that the media portrays TO as more of a "bad influence" than he may actually be. He's a showman, for sure. I personally loved the Sharpie, Pom-Pom's, etc. I think that celebrations should be allowed. How many of you remember watching football as kids and LOVING the little dances they'd do when they scored. I know I used to!

TO is the first in and the last out most of the time, he picks everyone else's work ethic around him up. He's a team leader (wish we had one) that is going to be a heacache for every team in the NFC East for years, no matter if you like him or not.

Holdouts happen, I can understand a man wanting a contract extension. A little bit of job security in the NFL (if there is such a thing) could make a player feel more comfortable.

[sportscurmudgeon]

The Eagles front office under Andy Reid does not bow to pressure from whining players about contracts. Period. Exclamation point. That's been pretty bad for them, right? Three straight NFC title games.

The Redskins' front office under Danny Boy listens to players complain about playing time and whether or not they want to freelance or not and then interferes with the coaches. (Or they join with a player in a memorabilia deal to mint coins about breaking a sack record.) That's been pretty good for them, right? Three straight years of "home for the holidays" and five big wins last year.

Oh, and when the Eagles have jettisoned whining players, they've gotten picked up by other teams like the Redskins and done real well, right? Can you spell Jeremiah Trotter???

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Skinsfan: It seems that the media portrays TO as more of a "bad influence" than he may actually be. He's a showman, for sure. I personally loved the Sharpie, Pom-Pom's, etc. I think that celebrations should be allowed. How many of you remember watching football as kids and LOVING the little dances they'd do when they scored. I know I used to!

TO is the first in and the last out most of the time, he picks everyone else's work ethic around him up. He's a team leader (wish we had one) that is going to be a heacache for every team in the NFC East for years, no matter if you like him or not.

Holdouts happen, I can understand a man wanting a contract extension. A little bit of job security in the NFL (if there is such a thing) could make a player feel more comfortable.

My feelings towards TO have nothing to do with his "showmanship", but his obvious lack of respect for some of his teammates and coaches. He's got this "my shit doesn't stink" kind of aura about him and I for one hope it eats the eagles away from the inside. Have u not seen the footage of his numerous outbursts towards his teammates and coaches with some coming during a freaking game? He may wind up being a headache for the eagles opponents, but I have a feeling that headache will be tenfold for the eagle coaches and players. He's already complained about petty crap during mini camp about whether he can wear the shorts without tights or something stupid like that and made it seem like he wouldn't play if he couldn't get his way. I also heard on the news that he also complained about how many catches he's getting in camp by day one or 2 of their minicamp.

I just don't understand the Eagles being so diehard against rewarding players who consistently contribute at a high level for their team. Does anyone know when Simon will be a free agent cuz he more than any other recent eagle disgruntled employee would to me be an awesome upgrade for our team.